Registered Nurse RN Weekend Option Nights Orthopedics

Trinity Health • Athens, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on a busy 28-bed orthopedic unit at St. Mary’s Health Care System, providing individualized, evidence-based care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The unit supports total hip, knee, and spine programs and focuses on teamwork and helping patients meet their goals and return to active lifestyles. The role is a full-time weekend-option night-shift position: the nurse works 24 hours and is paid for 36 hours.

The RN assesses patients and develops, evaluates, and modifies care plans; performs complex patient-care procedures within their expertise; and provides care to a group of patients during an assigned time frame. The RN uses the nursing process, therapeutic relationships, the care environment and technology, and collaboration with other healthcare team members to deliver care according to established standards. The RN is accountable as a member of the Care Team and Support Team for achieving patient outcomes, functions as a nursing-unit leader, and assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.

The position requires a current Georgia RN license, graduation from an approved or equivalent nursing education program, and BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Workers. A refresher course completed within the past six months is required if the applicant has not practiced nursing in the past five years. Prior experience is preferred; orthopedic experience is a plus but is not required.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing, or a program found substantially equivalent by the Board.
• Successful completion of a refresher course within the past 6 months if nursing practice has not occurred within the past 5 years.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Workers.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a patient-centered environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is preferred.
• Orthopedic experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, evaluate, and modify their care plans.
• Interpret and perform complex patient-care procedures appropriate to the nurse’s expertise.
• Provide accountable care to an assigned group of patients during a designated time frame.
• Collaborate as a member of the Care Team and Support Team to achieve patient outcomes identified in the pathway or plan of care.
• Use the nursing process, therapeutic relationships, the care environment and technology, and other healthcare team members to provide care according to established standards.
• Facilitate the patient visit experience and provide individualized, evidence-based care.
• Function as a leader for a nursing unit and assume Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
• Work as part of a team on an orthopedic unit focused on patient goals and recovery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits available on the first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b).
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree